Our Peopleand our approach

PlayCore learning experiences are brought to life by specialized teams. The following individuals come to work every day filled with a drive that leads our teams to develop, inspire, and sustain healthy communities.

PlayCore learning experiences are brought to life by specialized teams. The following individuals come to work every day filled with a drive that leads our teams to develop, inspire, and sustain healthy communities.

Roger Posacki, President/CEO
Roger Posacki currently serves as the President and CEO of PlayCore. Prior to joining the PlayCore team, Mr. Posacki was President and CEO of Elmers Products, Inc., a leading consumer company with a diverse and iconic portfolio of brands, including Elmer’s®, Xacto®, and Krazy Glue®. Previously, he has held senior management positions with Carson-Dellosa Publishing and Crayola. Roger has been actively involved on the Board of Directors with the Kids in Need Foundation and has participated on other non-profit Boards and industry associations throughout his professional career.

Roger’s experience helps PlayCore continue their leadership role in the recreation market as they build communities through play and recreation. Roger works and resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is enjoying the opportunity to learn more about the many recreation opportunities within the community.

Richard E. Ruegger, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Rick Ruegger is responsible for all financial activities of the company, including financial reporting, treasury, tax, legal, audit, banking and insurance. With a 20-year background in the play industry, Rick is committed to providing the financial leadership and structure needed to ensure PlayCore’s continued profitable growth.

Jim Underwood, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations
Jim is a senior-level operations professional who has held operations roles with Danaher, Black & Decker, and Porter-Cable Corporation. Jim is focused on providing leadership in operational effectiveness and lean manufacturing to the PlayCore businesses. He has learned the fundamentals of lean manufacturing through the guidance of his lean sensei – Yuri Sugiyama, Shingijutsu. Jim leads by remembering the principle "we demonstrate what we believe through what we do."

Lisa Moore, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Services
Lisa Moore is responsible for the company’s strategic services and Center for Professional Development, which includes independent research, national partnerships, curricula, programming resources, and professional development efforts that promote the value of play and recreation. In addition, Lisa leads the company’s strategic planning, corporate communications & marketing, e-business, and human resources. Prior to PlayCore, Lisa served in a variety of administrative and service provision roles serving people of all abilities in educational and medical settings. Lisa is active in her professional and local communities and is currently a candidate for an Ed.D. degree, with a research focus on play. She believes in the power of play and is committed to building communities through play for children and families of all abilities.

Brenda Grant, General Counsel
Brenda is responsible for providing legal services and advice to PlayCore and its brand family, as well as contribute to M&A and business strategy development as the company continues its rapid growth and expansion.

Prior to joining PlayCore, Brenda served as General Counsel for Benchmark Rehabilitation Partners. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from McPherson College, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Joni Manley, Corporate Vice President of Finance & Accounting
Joni joined PlayCore after more than 23 years of financial experience with Beaulieu, a leading floor covering manufacturer. As VP of Finance & Accounting for PlayCore, she oversees the corporate accounting, tax, treasury, compliance, and financial reporting functions. Joni works closely with the business unit finance leaders and executive management. She maintains relationships with the company’s lenders and financial community.
She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Georgia and holds a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. She is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants.

Anne-Marie Spencer, Corporate Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Anne-Marie joined the PlayCore team in 2002, and is responsible for corporate marketing, communications and special project development for PlayCore, as well as serving as the company spokesperson, and coordinator for all brand efforts, including advertising, promotion, trade show design, and external/internal communications. Anne-Marie also writes a monthly column on play trends for playgroundprofessionals.com. She is committed to building communities through play by motivating the marketing teams with creativity and encouragement, serving on the Board of Directors at the Chambliss Children’s Center, and by never forgetting to play.

Mike Hawkins, Corporate Vice President of Corporate Risk Management, Insurance & Legal Affairs
Mike Hawkins is responsible for all the company’s legal and risk management endeavors. He is the designated point person for contact with all forms of press or media for all divisions of PlayCore. Mike is an active member of several community organizations and has almost 30 years of experience in the play industry. He is committed to ensuring that PlayCore produces industry-compliant, innovative equipment, and emphasizes the importance of play in our lives.

Mike Love, Corporate Vice President of Talent Management
Mike leads Human Resources practices and objectives that promote an employee-oriented, high performance, mission and values based culture that emphasizes teamwork and pride, quality, and continuous improvement. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets and Mike and the Human Resource team are committed to recruit and retain a highly engaged world class team of talent who deliver the highest quality play and recreation products to PlayCore's stakeholders. Mike is active in several community organizations that promote play and fitness for youth.

Shay Mahone, Vice President of Global Sourcing
Shay joined PlayCore in 2012 to lead the organization’s sourcing / procurement function. Shay earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University, his Master of Business Administration from The University of Tennessee – Knoxville and holds an active APICS – CPIM Certification. Prior to joining PlayCore, Shay held various factory and sourcing management positions primarily in the commercial aerospace and food equipment industries.

Randy Beckum, Vice President of National Accounts
Randy is responsible for directing all sales activities, including account management, and sales strategy for PlayCore’s national accounts and cross selling functions.

Jennie Sumrell, Director of Education: Programs, Partnerships and Professional Development
Jennie has worked with children and families of all abilities for nearly ten years. Her formal training and experience in early childhood education, exceptional learning, special education, and assistive technology allows her to have meaningful influence on program and product development. Jennie is responsible for programs and partnerships that help build communities through play and she leads PlayCore’s community outreach providing continuing education to professionals across the country.

Inés M. Palacios, PhD, Director of Recreation: Programs, Partnerships, & Professional Development
Inés is responsible for promoting the value of recreation for people of all ages and abilities. She provides continuing educational opportunities, professional development, and research that supports recreation and play while generating partnerships and alliances in the field. She joined the PlayCore team in August 2013 after obtaining her PhD in Parks, Recreation and Tourism from NC State University. Before joining PlayCore, she was an instructor at NC State University in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Department. In addition, she has experience in event planning, program management, research, and national presentations.

Mark Burgess, Group President
Mark Burgess is responsible for oversight of Play and Park Structures, UltraPlay, GT Grandstands, UltraSite, BigToys, Robertson Recreational Surfacing, and National Recreation Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial and retail recreation industry in both the United States and abroad and has conducted business in more than 50 countries. He has also served on local, national, and international boards in the recreation industry.

Lindsay Richardson, Senior Vice President and Group Manager-Play and Park Structures, BigToys, UltraPlay
Lindsay Richardson is responsible for sales, marketing, and general management for Play & Park Structures, BigToys, and UltraPlay. Her team identifies, develops, and launches innovative new product categories as well as provides sales and service to meet market needs to continuously improve the recreation offerings available to our communities. She has an MA in Marketing and over thirteen years of experience with PlayCore. She helps build her community through volunteer or board positions with the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Miracle League of Chattanooga, Tennessee Obesity Taskforce, Junior League of Chattanooga, and Hunter Museum of American Art.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Noah Margulies, Vice President & Business Unit Manager
Noah Margulies has over 8 years of experience in the commercial play and recreation industry. Noah is responsible for the oversight, growth and profitability of both Belson Outdoors & BYO Recreation.

Anita Sayed, Group President
Anita's previous experience includes working for US Specialty, General Motors, Hewlett Packard and IEM, where she held several management and marketing positions, including Director of Marketing and Sales, VP of North American Operations and President of IEM. Anita is the recipient of the MIT Entrepreneurship Award, as well as the SBA entrepreneur award for outstanding international expansion. She has served on the U.S.- Japanese trade missions and sits on advisory board for NSPF, as well as Chairperson for "Step into Swim." Ms. Sayed received her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Cambridge, and her MBA from University of Michigan. Her PhD is in economics. She is the recipient of five national advertising awards for impact and brand advertising.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Tim Sudeith, Senior Vice President & Group Manager – Everlast Climbing, Dero
Tim Sudeith is responsible for managing and growing PlayCore’s Everlast Climbing, and Dero brands. An entrepreneur at heart, Tim founded Everlast Climbing more than 20 years ago and continues to bring innovative product development and strategy to our performance recreation brands. He is focused on improving profitability through increased business efficiencies and thrives in leading dynamic teams that support the mission of building communities through active play.

Andy Lageson, Vice President & General Manager, Dero
Andy is responsible for overseeing Dero’s day-to-day operations and helping to manage the company’s significant growth. He is an avid cyclist and has been with Dero since 2007.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Tim Sudeith, Senior Vice President & Group Manager – Everlast Climbing, Dero
Tim Sudeith is responsible for managing and growing PlayCore’s Everlast Climbing, and Dero brands. An entrepreneur at heart, Tim founded Everlast Climbing more than 20 years ago and continues to bring innovative product development and strategy to our performance recreation brands. He is focused on improving profitability through increased business efficiencies and thrives in leading dynamic teams that support the mission of building communities through active play.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Eric Stevens, Director of Sales
Eric has over 9 years of experience in sales, and was most recently the Manager of Business Operations at Starkey Hearing Technologies, a privately-held, hearing technology that develops, manufacturers and distributes hearing aids in markets worldwide.

Anita Sayed, Group President
Anita's previous experience includes working for US Specialty, General Motors, Hewlett Packard and IEM, where she held several management and marketing positions, including Director of Marketing and Sales, VP of North American Operations and President of IEM. Anita is the recipient of the MIT Entrepreneurship Award, as well as the SBA entrepreneur award for outstanding international expansion. She has served on the U.S.- Japanese trade missions and sits on advisory board for NSPF, as well as Chairperson for "Step into Swim." Ms. Sayed received her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Cambridge, and her MBA from University of Michigan. Her PhD is in economics. She is the recipient of five national advertising awards for impact and brand advertising.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Spencer Cheak, Group President
Spencer Cheak is the General Manager responsible for all aspects of the GameTime business unit as well as all operations at PlayCore's Southern Fulfillment Center in Fort Payne, Alabama. He serves on the boards of the DeKalb County United Givers Fund and Oneonta, Alabama Parks and Recreation. Spencer leads a highly skilled team to produce beyond compliant, high-quality playground equipment enjoyed by children and families all over the world.

Chris Allen, Vice President of Manufacturing and Planning, GameTime and Southern Fulfillment Center
Chris is responsible for the manufacturing activities, including production, process improvement, cost reduction, budgets and inventory, engineering, maintenance, tool and die and information systems at the Southern Fulfillment Center in Ft. Payne, Al. Chris is committed to helping his team deliver the highest quality products to PlayCore’s customers. He focuses himself and his team on providing the play products necessary to enable PlayCore’s programs to provide an enriching play experience and to help build communities through play.

Tom Norquist, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Marketing, GameTime
As a founding board member in 1995, past president and current secretary of the International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (IPEMA) and long-term active American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) representative, Tom Norquist has been involved in all aspects of the play industry. He actively participated in the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, serves on the Board for the International Playground Contractor’s Association, and served from 2002-2004 on the Advisory Board for the National Program for Playground Safety. Tom is a founding member and active leader on the U.S. Coalition for Play. Under Tom’s leadership, IPEMA formed their value of play outreach effort through the www.voiceofplay.org website. Additionally, Tom is serving as an advisor for the National Institute for Play. He is a skilled marketer, product innovator and children’s advocate for safer, creative, inclusive and fun play. Tom is known for his boundless energy and heartfelt love for an understanding of children and adults at play.

Bob Barron, Senior Vice President of Sales, GameTime
Bob Barron is a senior-level sales and marketing professional with more than 23 years of experience managing dynamic sales teams. His experience includes working with industry leaders and Fortune 100 companies to develop global distribution networks. Bob is currently responsible for managing all domestic and international sales activities for GameTime. He is an active member of several industry organizations and is a strong advocate for building better communities through play.

Bill Cox, Vice President of Finance, GameTime
Bill is experienced in operational reporting and control for multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. As a member of GameTime's senior management team, he is responsible for all financial activities and achievement of GameTime’s strategic goals.

Fred Wiechmann, Vice President of Marketing, GameTime
Fred Wiechmann is responsible for delivering industry-leading recreation products to market through creative marketing strategies. Fred is passionate about enriching the lives of children through play, and believes community involvement, education, and physical fitness promote healthy lifestyles and better places to live and work. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Bethlehem Center, a ministry that focuses on character development and provides educational assistance for children in the local community. Fred received his Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has over a decade of leadership experience in various marketing roles, including: customer service, strategic planning, sales and product development.

Mike McWilliams, Vice President of Customer Satisfaction

Mike McWilliams has been in the recreation industry for 30 years. He is committed to providing and delivering the highest quality products and services to PlayCore’s internal and external customers. Mike has worked in many roles and with many diverse groups within PlayCore, including leading the ISO certification efforts for environmental and quality management system and international supply chain management.

Don King, Director of Sales Administration, GameTime
Don has served in all aspects of the recreation equipment industry since 1969 and directs GameTime's sales support and sales administration groups. He manages the company's national cooperative purchasing agreements and key account contracts; supervises international sales; prepares special sales proposals; develops annual product pricing; and administers customer service and warranty polices. Don provides support for sales training, trade shows and meetings and maintains GameTime's contractor's licenses.

Mark Burgess, Group President
Mark Burgess is responsible for oversight of Play and Park Structures, UltraPlay, GT Grandstands, UltraSite, BigToys, Robertson Recreational Surfacing, and National Recreation Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial and retail recreation industry in both the United States and abroad and has conducted business in more than 50 countries. He has also served on local, national, and international boards in the recreation industry.

Greg Buckner, General Manager
Greg Buckner has been with the grandstand & bleacher industry since 1983 and has worked and gained experience in every aspect of bleacher design, manufacturing, installation and management. Greg held the position of Vice President of Reeves Steel Inc. (aka All Star Bleachers) from 1986 until the founding of GT Grandstands in March of 2001. Greg has been a Florida class "A" certified general contractor since 1985, and is also presently licensed as a General Contractor in several other states across the US. He served eight years with the ICC Consensus committee on Bleacher Safety established by the International Code Council.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Mark Burgess, Group President
Mark Burgess is responsible for oversight of Play and Park Structures, UltraPlay, GT Grandstands, UltraSite, BigToys, Robertson Recreational Surfacing, and National Recreation Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial and retail recreation industry in both the United States and abroad and has conducted business in more than 50 countries. He has also served on local, national, and international boards in the recreation industry.

Greg Buckner, General Manager
Greg Buckner has been with the grandstand & bleacher industry since 1983 and has worked and gained experience in every aspect of bleacher design, manufacturing, installation and management. Greg held the position of Vice President of Reeves Steel Inc. (aka All Star Bleachers) from 1986 until the founding of GT Grandstands in March of 2001. Greg has been a Florida class "A" certified general contractor since 1985, and is also presently licensed as a General Contractor in several other states across the US. He served eight years with the ICC Consensus committee on Bleacher Safety established by the International Code Council.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Mark Burgess, Group President
Mark Burgess is responsible for oversight of Play and Park Structures, UltraPlay, GT Grandstands, UltraSite, BigToys, Robertson Recreational Surfacing, and National Recreation Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial and retail recreation industry in both the United States and abroad and has conducted business in more than 50 countries. He has also served on local, national, and international boards in the recreation industry.

Lindsay Richardson, Senior Vice President and Group Manager-Play and Park Structures, BigToys, UltraPlay
Lindsay Richardson is responsible for sales, marketing, and general management for Play & Park Structures, BigToys, and UltraPlay. Her team identifies, develops, and launches innovative new product categories as well as provides sales and service to meet market needs to continuously improve the recreation offerings available to our communities. She has an MA in Marketing and over thirteen years of experience with PlayCore. She helps build her community through volunteer or board positions with the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Miracle League of Chattanooga, Tennessee Obesity Taskforce, Junior League of Chattanooga, and Hunter Museum of American Art.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Matt Ross, Vice President of Sales
With over 10 years of experience in the commercial play and recreation industry, Matt is responsible for managing and growing the commercial play sales team at Play and Park Structures, BigToys and UltraPlay. Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, and an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Anita Sayed, Group President
Anita's previous experience includes working for US Specialty, General Motors, Hewlett Packard and IEM, where she held several management and marketing positions, including Director of Marketing and Sales, VP of North American Operations and President of IEM. Anita is the recipient of the MIT Entrepreneurship Award, as well as the SBA entrepreneur award for outstanding international expansion. She has served on the U.S.- Japanese trade missions and sits on advisory board for NSPF, as well as Chairperson for "Step into Swim." Ms. Sayed received her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Cambridge, and her MBA from University of Michigan. Her PhD is in economics. She is the recipient of five national advertising awards for impact and brand advertising.

Josh Goldman, Vice President and General Manager, Power Systems
Josh is responsible for all operations for Power Systems.

Mark Burgess, Group President
Mark Burgess is responsible for oversight of Play and Park Structures, UltraPlay, GT Grandstands, UltraSite, BigToys, Robertson Recreational Surfacing, and National Recreation Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial and retail recreation industry in both the United States and abroad and has conducted business in more than 50 countries. He has also served on local, national, and international boards in the recreation industry.

Tom Whittier, Vice President of Operations, Robertson Recreational Surfaces
Tom Whittier is responsible for the day-to-day operation at Robertson and has many years of experience with poured-in-place safety surfacing. Tom’s primary focus is operational efficiencies, personnel management and product delivery for his team. He had 18 years of experience as a store manager, regional manager and eventually Vice President of Marketing in the college bookstore industry employed by Follett College Stores in Elmhurst, IL. Tom and his staff continually modify and upgrade surfacing products to improve communities through safe and healthy play.

Richard Hawley, Vice President of Sales, Robertson Recreational Surfaces
Richard Hawley has more than 20 years of experience in playground surfacing sales and operations. As an original member of the Robertson team, Richard has contributed to the growth of a local Arizona based group to a full national distribution team offering multiple surfacing products, including Tot Turf, their well known playground surfacing. Richard serves as Surfacing Director and President Elect on the IPEMA Board of Directors and actively serves on the ASTM F08.63 committee on Playground Surfacing Systems. Richard enjoys developing and selling products that provide safety and enjoyment for children at play.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Anita Sayed, Group President
Anita's previous experience includes working for US Specialty, General Motors, Hewlett Packard and IEM, where she held several management and marketing positions, including Director of Marketing and Sales, VP of North American Operations and President of IEM. Anita is the recipient of the MIT Entrepreneurship Award, as well as the SBA entrepreneur award for outstanding international expansion. She has served on the U.S.- Japanese trade missions and sits on advisory board for NSPF, as well as Chairperson for "Step into Swim." Ms. Sayed received her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Cambridge, and her MBA from University of Michigan. Her PhD is in economics. She is the recipient of five national advertising awards for impact and brand advertising.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Nabil Khaled, Director of Sales, Spectrum Aquatics
Nabil Khaled leads the sales team at Spectrum Aquatics with over 20 years of experience in sales, sales management, strategic planning and business development. He is fully committed to team building, continuous growth and to delivering total customer satisfaction by incorporating good business practices. He is focused on creating new business channels and business partners that will strengthen and expand the company's market position. Nabil received his Master of Science in Management with honors from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.

Joe Weimer, Director of Manufacturing, Spectrum Aquatics
Joe Weimer has been with Spectrum Aquatics since 1989. when he began as part of the production team. Joe brings 20+ years of manufacturing and production experience to the Spectrum team. He is responsible for manufacturing, drafting, quality, safety, sourcing, shipping and receiving. Joe continually evaluates production flow and throughput for the most efficient and economical manufacturing of the company's products and is committed to producing the highest quality products in the industry.

Ben Tiffin, Design Engineering Manager, Spectrum Aquatics
Ben Tiffin is responsible for managing the Engineering Department as well as product testing , new product development and R&D. Many of his projects include collaboration with PlayCore’s Everlast Climbing team. Ben and his team are committed to developing the most innovative products for access, sport and play in the aquatic industry.

Courtney Wilson-Lead Accountant, Spectrum Aquatics
Courtney Lavigne has over six years of experience in the financial services and accounting fields. She is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, payroll, variance analysis and corporate reporting. Courtney is working towards her MBA

Mark Burgess, Group President
Mark Burgess is responsible for oversight of Play and Park Structures, UltraPlay, GT Grandstands, UltraSite, BigToys, Robertson Recreational Surfacing, and National Recreation Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience in the commercial and retail recreation industry in both the United States and abroad and has conducted business in more than 50 countries. He has also served on local, national, and international boards in the recreation industry.

Lindsay Richardson, Senior Vice President and Group Manager-Play and Park Structures, BigToys, UltraPlay
Lindsay Richardson is responsible for sales, marketing, and general management for Play & Park Structures, BigToys, and UltraPlay. Her team identifies, develops, and launches innovative new product categories as well as provides sales and service to meet market needs to continuously improve the recreation offerings available to our communities. She has an MA in Marketing and over thirteen years of experience with PlayCore. She helps build her community through volunteer or board positions with the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) Miracle League of Chattanooga, Tennessee Obesity Taskforce, Junior League of Chattanooga, and Hunter Museum of American Art.

Mike Moll, Vice President & General Manager, Red Bud IL manufacturing facility
Mike Moll has more than 20 years’ manufacturing experience including product development, plant supervision, material procurement and operations management. For the past 9 years he has served as the Vice President of Operations at our Red Bud IL facility, where he is responsible for all daily activities and successful implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and principles. Mike is committed to providing leadership to a highly motivated and talented group while maintaining an environment dedicated to customer satisfaction.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Mike Moll, Vice President & General Manager, Red Bud IL manufacturing facility
Mike Moll has more than 20 years’ manufacturing experience including product development, plant supervision, material procurement and operations management. For the past 9 years he has served as the Vice President of Operations at our Red Bud IL facility, where he is responsible for all daily activities and successful implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and principles. Mike is committed to providing leadership to a highly motivated and talented group while maintaining an environment dedicated to customer satisfaction.

Stephanie Devine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, UltraSite
Stephanie Devine is responsible for overseeing the sales and marketing activities for the UltraSite family of brands including UltraSite, UltraShade, UltraShelter, BarkPark and ActionFit. Stephanie has been with PlayCore since 2005 and has leadership experience in various marketing roles within the company. Stephanie and her team strive to bring communities and generations together by creating innovative products that allow for healthy lifestyles and active living. A graduate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Stephanie is also an active member in the Junior League of Chattanooga. Stephanie believes in the importance of play and is lives by the company’s Values Statement that play provides “a healthy life balance that greatly enriches people of all ages and abilities.”

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.

Anita Sayed, Group President
Anita's previous experience includes working for US Specialty, General Motors, Hewlett Packard and IEM, where she held several management and marketing positions, including Director of Marketing and Sales, VP of North American Operations and President of IEM. Anita is the recipient of the MIT Entrepreneurship Award, as well as the SBA entrepreneur award for outstanding international expansion. She has served on the U.S.- Japanese trade missions and sits on advisory board for NSPF, as well as Chairperson for "Step into Swim." Ms. Sayed received her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Cambridge, and her MBA from University of Michigan. Her PhD is in economics. She is the recipient of five national advertising awards for impact and brand advertising.

Jesse Taylor, Senior Vice President of Finance
Jesse Taylor joined PlayCore in November, 2009 and is responsible for the oversight of financial activities of several PlayCore brands. Prior to joining the company, Jesse worked as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP. Jesse is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and a member of the AICPA and the TSCPA.